
We feel strongly about the HP Envy 13 and MacBook Air (M1, 2020) as the best laptops for college students due to the price to performance, and excellent support. And if you prefer to take notes by hand, buy one of the best 2-in-1 laptops for a blended laptop and tablet experience. We've also ranked the best gaming laptops for those who like to unwind after the coursework is wrapped up. You will find a lot of these units in our main best laptops page too, which gives you a wide selection of the top notebooks to choose from.

What should you look for when buying a laptop for school? Make sure it has long battery life and fast CPU performance.

The school year is halfway over, but if you find yourself in need of a mid-year upgrade we've got you covered with a continuously updated list of the best college laptops.
